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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP117617) and 2 other sources
In the quiet community of Houston, Texas, a family's life was turned upside down on January 13, 2024. On that day, 15-year-old Marley Carter, a young Black/African American female, vanished. At approximately 5 feet tall and weighing around 120 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, Marley was a familiar face in her neighborhood. The day she went missing, she was wearing a gray sweater, gray slippers, and was carrying a pink book bag. Both of her ears are pierced. The circumstances surrounding her last appearance in the 77073 zip code of Houston are limited, leaving her loved ones and authorities with an unsettling lack of information.

The Harris County Constable, Precinct 4, is the primary agency investigating Marley's disappearance. They have been diligently working on her case, registered under agency case number 2401-01524, since she was reported missing. Despite their efforts, concrete leads have been difficult to come by. The official report states that Marley was simply 'last seen,' a vague but troubling detail that offers little insight into what might have happened to her. The lack of specific information regarding her activities or companions on the day she disappeared has made the investigation particularly challenging.

The investigation into Marley Carter's whereabouts remains active. Authorities are urging anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward and assist in their efforts to bring her home. The case serves as a heartbreaking reminder of the many young people who go missing each year, leaving their families in a state of perpetual uncertainty. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and unexplained disappearance, with few details available to the public, underscoring the urgent need for community involvement in helping to locate missing individuals.

Last Seen: Jan 13, 2024

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Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

78%Possible
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP143053
Jane Doe — Houston, Texas
UP143053 • Found May 1, 2025
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Sex ✓Female
Age 80%Est. 18–32 vs 15 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 36%5'5" vs 5'0"
Weight 100%128 lb vs 120 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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